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Written to appeal to professional archaeologists, students, and the interested public alike, this book is a long overdue introduction to the ancient peoples of the Great Basin and northern Colorado Plateau. Through detailed syntheses, the reader is drawn into the story of the habitation of the Great Basin from the entry of the first Native Americans through the arrival of Europeans. Ancient Peoples is a major contribution to Great Basin archaeology and anthropology, as well as the general study of foraging societies. ... Read more

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Steven R. Simms-Anchient Peoples of the Great Basin
This book is great.It challenges the traditional notions of pre-European American and puts early American life in the Great Basin in a realistic perspective.This should we widely read. ... Read more

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What do the images on Colorado's state seal stand for? How is Colorado's state government organized? What was life like in a Colorado mining town? This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Colorado a one-of-a-kin

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Presents information about the state of Colorado, its nickname, motto, and emblems. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and environmental concerns of the Rocky Mountain State. ... Read more

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Part memoire, part cookbook with beautiful photography from Award winning photographer, Lois Ellen Frank, author Holly Kinney lovingly tells the stories behind the recipes that have long been favorites at the world renowned restaurant, The Fort, which was also her family's home. Historic recipes with a modern twist from rattlenake to how to cook buffalo and game, to lucious desserts is a must for gift giving!Reviews for the book include: Mimi Sheraton, Contributor to the New York Times, Vanity Fair and Time magazine: "This georgeous book with its tempting, do-able recipes and almost edible photographs is a fitting tribute to The Fort, an American treasure. It amply reflects the high quality and festivities guests enjoy at this truly unique restaurant that celebrates our historic Western Kitchen with lusty, delectable and underrepresenteded fare." Steve Raichlen, Author of Planet BBQ and host of Primal Grill on PBS: "The Fort is a living legend , not to mention an important piece of Americana and one of the best places to experience authentic Western cooking. The roasted buffalo marrow bones alone are worth the journey."Barbara Kafka, Author of Vegetable Love: "It is with great pleasure that I recommend the new cookbook, Shinin Times at The Fort. It is a worthy next chapter in the story of this remarkable Colorado restaurant and the family who formed it and continues to run it. The recipes are clear and give a grand taste of the West and Southwest. Eat hearty, and go to the restaurant if you are nearby. Not incidentally there are beautiful photographs." Lidia Bastianich, Restauranteaur and author of Lidia Cooks from the heart of Italy and Lidia's italy, among others: "The Fort is where I had my first tastings of authentic Western food. Holly Arnold extended the invitation to me, which came along with extrodinary hospitality and food. I am delighted that these same sentiments and delicious recipes, such as the roasted buffalo bone marrow bones, are captured by Arnold in her first cookbook, Shinin Times at the Fort." Amanda Faison- Food editor of 5280:Denver's Magazine:"Shinin Times at The Fort is an impressive work that blends recipes that read like edible history lessons, heart-felt stories, and vivid photography. As a whole, the book beautifully represents The Fort's significance in our Western History." ... Read more

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Chapters: Rangeview Library District, Arapahoe Library District, Denver Public Library, Red Feather Lakes Community Library, Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Fort Collins Public Library, Poudre River Public Library District, Pikes Peak Library District. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 32. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Rangeview Library District is the public library system serving the residents of Adams County, Colorado, through its six Anythink libraries located in the communities of Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and the Perl Mack neighborhood in Denver. The library district also offers outreach services through its Bookmobile, Anythink in Motion, visiting area schools and homebound residents. Originally the Adams County Public Library, Rangeview Library District became independent from Adams County in January 2005 and now operates as its own entity, overseen by a five-member Library Board of Trustees appointed by the Adams County Commissioners. ACPL was founded in 1953, and first served county residents solely out of a Bookmobile. The district has grown exponentially in the past 50+ years to its current six branches, with four new branch buildings designed by Humphries Poli Architects (Denver) scheduled for completion in 2009-2010. In September 2009, Rangeview Library District launched its new brand, Anythink . The district changed the names of its community libraries to Anythink libraries as part of the district's branding efforts. The district's new logo includes a "doodle," meant to represent the beginning of all ideas, above the "Anythink" name. The tag line reads "A Revolution of Rangeview Libraries." Library staff job titles and descriptions changed in July 2009. There are three different job titles in the branch: "wrangler," ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=20820637 ... Read more

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Chapters: List of Carnegie Libraries in Colorado, Denver Public Library, Fort Collins Public Library. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The following list of Carnegie libraries in Colorado provides detailed information on United States Carnegie libraries in Colorado, where 35 public libraries were built from 27 grants (totaling $749,943) awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from 1899 to 1917. In addition, the University of Denver was awarded an academic library building on April 16, 1906, with a $30,000 grant. Building still operating as a library Building standing, but now serving another purpose Building no longer standing Building listed on the National Register of Historic Places Note: The above references, while all authoritative, are not entirely mutually consistent. Some details of this list may have been drawn from one of the references (usually Jones) without support from the others. Reader discretion is advised. ...http://booksllc.net/?id=23310206 ... Read more